^^%' \^ iT m'^'J \VAtiJD VII. VCOODSTOCK'S RISE, GROWTH AND DCVCLOPNCNT IN PHOTOGPAVUPI: 1634-1901 THE VEAKS DO NOT LEAVE OS ANU FIND L-s THE SAytE."— Meredith. WOODSTOCIi, 1 792- 1 90 NE hundred years ago Woodstock's position on the map of Canada was described as "the westerly portion of the county of York, bounded on the north by the river La Tranch, and opposite the township of Oxford," and was called " The Town Plot. ' It was not till J833, upon the advent of Capt. Drew and Major Barwick, that indications were forthcoming pointing to even village proportions for what, in a few days, will appear as the City of Woodstock. Capt. Drew wis followed by Rear Admiral Vansiltart, and by that plethora of cultured English gentlemen, whose wealth and influjnce established Woodstock as dominating in an especial degree the character of this western por ion of country. In the affairs of '37-'38 the loyalty and courage of the diss alluded to was conspicuous. Capt. Drew, Capt. Graham- both ex-members of England's naval force — with H. C. Barwick and Wm. Light, were engaged in the destruction of the piratical steamer, " Caroline," a Yankee craft loaned by the people of Buffalo to convey munitions of war, men and supplies to the patriot army under W- L. McKenzie on Navy Island. These evidences of loyalty and courage on the part of the people of Woodstock were graciously recognized by the British Government. In J852, Woodstock received incorporation, erected that noticeable building as a Town Hall and market place, and for years our local " fleshers," as they were called in Scotland, had their places of business where now the wisdom of the town employs the weary hours in Legislation akin to the proposition of the late " Humanity " Martin, of the British House of Commons, whose aim was to have a quart bottle contain a quart of fluid. Of late Woodstock has evinced a disposition toward improvement ; streets are being graded and macadamized ; and this work is effectually accomplished through the aid of the steam roller ; and the main thoroughfares are kept dust free through the efficient service of a ■watering appliance. Not much can be said for our Public Library : nor can we boast of attractive and popular agencies for the culture and recreation of our young people. With little expense acquatic sports could be had, but the water supply is not the property of a member of council ; and our race-course is a thing of the past — and perhaps just as well so, for of late the pernicious evil of gambling clings to the race-track. The city is admirably lighted by gas and electric light, and all our streets are beautified with the rich foliage of our own dear maple ; and the electric cars bring us in close contact with neighboring villages. Of public buildings Woodstock can point with pride to two — the Court House and the intended new public buildings on the comer of Reeve and Dundas streets. Of places of public worship we have an ample supply. New Knox Church and New St. Paul's are pretentious structures ; and the two Methodist churches would not disgrace any of our cities, while Old St. Paul's challenges admiration because of its quaint appearance and the associations that pertain in a marked degree to it and the grounds attached. This is not the place for reference to the ability and popularity of our local clergy. This much may be advanced, viz., since the days of the late Rev. Wm. Bettridge, the people of Woodstock, in all the places of worship, have enjoyed the spiritual and social advantages of distinguished scholars and lovable gentlemen. The industrial development and enterprise of Woodstock could not be better exemplified than by this pictorial souvenir of the city inauguration, and the publication of it by "The Times." I. J. H. Neve 2. Dr. A. T. Rice 3. Roet. L. Murray 4. Alfred Bicknell 5. John A. McKay 6. Mayor Dr. John Mearns 7. John Mitchell S. Jas. Rapson 9. R. G. -Sawtell ' 10. F. Richards" ii. Dr. John Odlum THE FIRST CITV COUNCIL, 1901 BiRDSEYE View of Woodstock, taken about 1865 EiRii'iEVE Views of Woodstock, taken in 1901 COLLKGE OUSERVATOKV 1. T. H. I'ARKER, 1S7S-79 2. F. B. Scoi-iEi.i), 18S1 3. M. Douglas, 1S91-92 4. S. J. Cole, 1S95 5. JAS. S. SCARFF, 1900 6. Warren Totten, 1SS2-S3 7. Wm. Grey, 1S59, 1866, 67-70-71-72 8. D. \V. Karn, 1889-90 9. ASHTON Kl, ETCHER, 1S73 10. B. ]. McNiCHOL, 1899 11. K. W. Knight, 1S96 12. Wm. Wilson, 1862-63 13. John McWhinnie, 1865 14. John White, 1889 15. Henrv Parker, 1868-69 16. Jas. Kintrea, 1858 17. II. P. Brown, 1861 18. John M. Grant, 1884 85 19. A. W. Francis, 1886-87 20. Hon. Jas. Sutherland, 1880 21. Dr. And. McKay, 1S97 22. Dr. G. C. Field, 1S74-75 23. Dr. Mearns, 1901 SOME MAYORS OF WOODSTOCK I. Winter Vikw on Wellington Streei- North 2. \'AN31TTART AVE., SUMMER -'•e^' 2. The La 1 e R. II. Burtch First child litrn in Woodstock I. Deacon Arch. Burtch ani> Wh'E Parents of Henry and the late R. H. Burtch, settled in Woodstock in 1798 4. The Old Burtch Homestead 3. Henry Burtch The oldest resident in Wood.stock Si ■J X H o z; o c 6 •J, o o DuNDAS Street, Looking East from Light Street, in 1901 Sheriff Ross Shf,riff Pekkv Sheriff James Brady OXFORD'S SHERIFFS Sheriff Carroll 3 U o 3- The Late Geo. Strauchan I. Mr. Dick 2. The Laie D. H. Hunter 5. John .Shaw ¥ SOME OF WOODSTOCK'S EARLY TEACHERS 6. Alex. Stewart Forty years a school teacher 7. Hy. Izzard West End 4. The Late Dr. L. H. I'erry Who taught tlie first school in Woodstock 8. E. Stewart East End r. o u < .3 ^r^fr^fr *'■ . t.lil-f \iF,\v AT Grand Tkunk Stati. Offices of the Oxford Fermanem Loan and Savings Society < s I. Thk " Estelle " ON ITS Initiai, Tru' on the Electric Railway j. Dr. Ickes 2. J. II. Armstrong I. Father Ganns 4. Father Bradv 3. St. Mary's Church 2. Father Carling 5. Father Cook lUDGE MaCiJUEEN |uI)(;e FiNici.E I. The Late II. F. Martin 3. Geo. Sutheki.anu 5. The Late Jas. Hay, Sr. 2. The Late Thos. Grant 4. The Late Geo. Montgomery 6. John Hatch 7. The Late John Kelly 9. The Late John Bain ii. Jos. Hatch S. Richard Rawling io. The Late Wm. Scarff 12. The Late Gko. Bowditch Came to Woodstock in 1S32 SOME OF WOODSTOCK'S OLDEST RESIDENTS The River Hill, I2th Line 2. Broadway School Principal Munroe 5. Beale St. School Princitai. McAli'INE I. Wm. Carlvle, P.S.I. 4. Central School Principal Nethercott WOODSTOCK'S SCHOOLS 3. Delatre St. School Principal Cameron 6. Chapel St. School I. Sir Oliver Mowat 2. The La IE Thomas Oliver, M.P. I. G. C. Eden 6. Alex. McPherson 12. G. R. Pattullo 18. Jno. M. Grant 24. Charles Scarff 2. W. G. Clarke 7- Late John G. McKay IS- Chas. McGee iq. Late John Douglas (Geo. A. Forbes 3- A. ]. McIntosh 8. Jonathan Martin 14. John Wilson 20. Late Owen Wilson ■^i>- (John Forues 4- (John Falconer 9- W. A. Reid 15- J. D. Hood 21. Late Dr. L. H. Swan 26. C. Pettit (Maurice Dawes 10. Chas. Love 16. Late Adam Gordon . 22. John Parker 27. R. W. Sawtell 5- John Hay II. W.\i. Edwards 17- Late Ex-Warden S. G. Bt •RdESS 23- Thos. Snary 28. Dr. Alfred Scott SOME OLD-TIME PHOTOS Malcolm McKlnzie Sekgt. G. W. Leonard Malcolm McKenzie Monument I. Dr. Fyfe First Principal of tlie Woodstock Baptist College A. L. McCrimmon Present Principal 2. J. I. Bates Late Principal of the College I. The Hatch Home 2. Al.lADORE I. Cm.. LiGii 1 7. 2 The Late Ur. Turcjuamj S. 3. DuNELG Skinner Home- 9. STEAn, Beachville Rtl. 10. 4. Dr. Scott n. 5. The Late Col. Skivner 12. 6. Laie Senator Cakroli. 13. Ch.\>. L. Ef-ari) BiSHor F.\U(juiER Geo. Eddington Ceymour Sage The Late W. C. McLeod Thas. Whitehead The Lai e A. Teei-le 14. .S.jiMkE Ingi-.ks(.)LI. 20. 15. The Late \Vm. Maynard 21. 16. Cait. Shann 17. Maurice Egan, a resident 22. of \Vood.stock for 67 yrs. iS. The Late T. J Clarke 23. 19. The LaieDk. Beai'D Lord Dk,Bi.ai,>uii:ke 24. John B. Tree, came to 25. Woodstock in 1S16 26. Jos. Eg.\n, settled in • Woodstock 67 years ago 27. Rev. John McTavish Old Drew Homestead Ahram Suliworth Old De Blacjuiere Home- steali Sergt. Skinners of the Coldstream Guards I. Rev. \Vm. Beitridgk 2. Rev. R. II. SiiAW 3. BiSHOl' SWEAIMAN 4. Rev, W. H.JWade 5- Rev. J. C. Farthing. Old St. Paul's Church New St. Paul's Church Old Woodstock City Band I. The I'rince of Wales At the time of his visit to Woodstock in i860 2. Col. IIecler 3. Col. Munroe 4. Col. Cowan 6. CoL. Light 5. CoL. Richardson 7. Banijmaster Deverell 1. RkV. M. IlOLTliY — 1S42 2. Rev. Wm. Lund — 1862-1S65 3. Rev. W. S. Griefin, D.D.— 1S63-1S65 4. Rev. John Philp, M.A.— 1S65-1S67 5. Rev. Wm. Ames, Surr. 6. Rev. Jno. A. Williams, D.D. 7. Re\-. Ias. Pkeston — 1868-1871 II 8. Rev. \V. II. Laird— 1871-1S74: 1885-1888; 12. died 1 89 1 13. g. Rev. jno. B. Ci.arkson, M.A. — 1S74-1877 14. 10. Rev. "W. W. Carson— 1S79-1S82 15. Rev. Wm. Williams, U.I). — 18S2-1SS5 Rev. a. E. Russ, M.A. — i8S8-iSgi Rev. Jas. S. Ross, M.A. — 1891 Rev. S. Sellery — 1898-1901 Rev. J. Pickering — 1894-1898 The Oi.u MEriiouisr Church Central Methodist Church Rev. Dr. W. T. McMuli.f.n 2. Rev. And. l; \i i. Old Knox Church New Knox'Chi'RCH Geo. Fuk];es, Sr. The County Gaol John Camuuon o u I. Farmer For i6 years a servant of Ihe town. 2. The Woodstock Fire Brigade The Old Fire Hall i 1 e s H' 11^ f The New Fire Hall Canadian Pacific Railway Station o I. The Uliiesi HursE in Woopskick The residence of the late Dr. Perry, Iniill in 1S27 2. E. T. Glm'I'EY's I'ioneer Shoe Shot Marshall Anderson For 20 years Night Guardian i.^FiRsr BAi'Tisr Church Rev. K. R. McKay 4. Oxford St. Baptist Church Rev. G. R. Welch 2. Chalmers Church Rev. \V. a. McKay, B.A., iD.D. 5. Du.ND.\s St. Methodist Church Rev. E. E. Marshall 3. Congregational Church Rev. W. M. Baker 6. College Ave. Methodist Church Rev. W. B. Caswell I. View I'Rom Finkle St. 2. A Memorahi.e Accident at St. George, Feu. 27, 18S9 In which Ex- Mayor A. W. Francis, Coiircillors Dr. Swan, J. L. Peers and Jonathan Martin were killed Bridge, looking west, 1865 3. First Wimkledon Team Sent by Canada to England, captained by the late Colonel Skinner, and of which Postmaster McCleneghan was a member The Home of "The Times' I. The Oi.ij Town Hall 2. The Old Woodstock Hotel 3. The Granii Oi'era House 5- John Bain 7. A. J. McIntosh \it\vs OK THE Head Springs of ihe Waterworks System 6. O. G. Ani>erson 8. RoBT. Whitelaw 1. Young Canadians, 1S61-67 - Isaac Edwards, Levi Clark, Jolin Pascoe, Josh Hill, Donny Douglas, Dave Clyde, James Wilson, Robt. Douglas, Kobt, McW'liinnie. 2. Ajxantics, 1S66-70 - - Randall Johnston, Ferdi Claike, Sid. Bickle, Fred. Beyer, W. J. McKay, Joe Anderson, Bev. IngcrsoU, Win. McKay, las. Thompson, John McKay. 3. Actives, 1S74-S2 - - - Jas. dunn, Joe Thompson, Geo. Johnston, Alf. Weeks, Mat Weeks, Champions of Canada, 1S76-7S Dune. Whitehead, Tip O'Neil, V. Lee, Alex. Ross. 4. Beavkrs - - - . John McKay, Arthvir Scarff, And. Laidlaw, Alf. I'atterson, Ed. Nesbilt, Clias. Tyne, And. Newton, Chas. Ball, Geo. Frasei, Jns. McAllan, Chas. Gunn, Ross Ilaffey, J. McCartney, Reub Huggart, Geo. Henderson, Geo. B.nnis, Wm. McLaughlin, Sam Charters. 5. Bains ----- Wm. Blacklock, Wm. Galloway, H. Barlow, D. Tipton, C. Culross, Jas. Davis, Mgr., Wm. Davis, Mascot, Fred. Eltom, W. Saunders, C. Kickbush, Jack I'ickard, W. Cristall. 6. Hays . - - - Fred. Eltoui, Bert Linton, Tom Hay, Geo. McLeod, L French, Wm. Whitcomlie, Jack McLellan, E. Dougall, R. O'Halloran, Otto Molson, Tom Cotton. 7. Woodstock Hockey Team - R. Pascoe, S. Ross, Treas., E. Simpson, Jas. Davis, Mgr., Jack McLi llan. Champions CO. H. A., 1S99 E. B. Brown, Geo. Douglas, Vice-Pres., J. A. Bain, Wm. Miller, H.J. Powell, Sec, P. Maltman, Ed. Wilkinson. I. Vou.NG Canadian B. B. Team 6. Woodstock Hockey Clud 2. Ailaniic B. B. Team 4. Beaver Lacrosse Team 5. Bain B. B. Clue 3. Ac in E B. B. Team 7. Hay & Co. B. B. Club 2. Mrs. liROOKs l. Mrs. IIaich, motlier uf John, Joseph and Jas. Hatch 3. Mrs. Dklehantv 4. The Late Mr. and Mrs. J. Bickle," pioneer residents of Woodstock 6. FiTz Fouquier, Beverly Ingersoli,, Fked MacQueen and Sisters 5. Jas. White and John Matheson 7. d. Mathkws and Wife, Stratford F. K. liALi., K.C. \V. T. McMui.i.EN, Mastt'i-in- Chancery G. R. I'ATTULI.O, County Registrar Jas. Canfieli), 7- H. R. Will, 10. H. N. Orr 13- D. M. Perry, Clerk of Surrogate Court Chief of Police Inland Revenue Inspector City Tax Assessor [. II. Nellis, S. Dr. G. C. Fiei.u, n. Dr. a. McLay, M.D., 14. TonN Morrison City Solicitor Police Magistrate City Med. llealtli Officer City Clerk W. 11. VAN iNfiEN q. Chas. Iohnston, 12. Geo. C. Eden, '5- Ale.x. McCi.eneghan, Collector of Custoins Asst. Chief City Treasurer Postma-ster V.M.C.A. OFFICERS 1. E. A. Brown, President 2. H. Sykes, Vice-Pres. 3. J. W. Hopkins, Gen. Sec. 4. Chas. Sikton, Rec. Sec. 5. H. M. Kenney, Treas. W.A.A.A. OFFICERS 1. Dr. Jas. McLurg, President 2. J. M. Coi.E, Vice-Pres. 3. A. W. MuiR, Sec. 4. II. A. Little, Treas. 5. Dk. a. M. Clark ^ Past-Presidents 6. E. W. Nesbitt land Members of 7. F. MiLLMAN J the Executive BOHE.MIANS CLUBS OFFICERS. 1. C. F. Errett, President 2. Don. McLeod, ist Vice-Pres. 3. RoBT. Harford, 2nd Vice-Pres. 4. W. A. DONAGHUE, Sec. 5. Geo. \V. Price, Treas. 1. VVm. Ingram 2. S. Lusted 3. Com. van Ingen 4. Harry II. Swan 5. Hon. John Cameron 6. Dr. Mili.man 7. jas. mcdougali. 8. Harkv D.vsh 9. Wm. Maynarii III. Wm. Sudworth .SOME 11. F. Fauquier 12. G. J. Fraskr 13. Wallace Nesih it, K.C. 14. Chas. Dash OLD BOVS 15. Jno. Forbes 16. W. R. McKenzie 17. Prof. W. S. .McLay, McMastei University, 20. G.F.Francis Toronto 21. Robt. Douglas iS. Jos. Close 22 W. A. Carlyle, Mining Engineer, Spain Wm. Nasmyth 23. James Wilson 24. Major F. McQueen 25. (;eo. Forbes 26. Tom Ingersoll 27. J. H. Brown 28. Ike Ingram I. Dan. Miller and ihe Last Bear shot in the vicinhv or Wooi>siock 2. Hon. Senator Alexander and Son 3. Geo. Douglas and Da\e White on the Mountain at Montreal 4. Three Non-Coms. of Rifle Co. No. i, 22nd Batt., 1865 A. W. Francis, Vernon Graham and Jas. .Smith The Bain Wagon Co., Limited John Whiie & Co. Dry Goods and Men's Furnishings The WooustlCK Wagon tV Ma.nufactuking Co., Limiiel) I. Office and Coal Sheds, Kiddcll St. 4. Main Office, Dundas St. Buii.ER Bros. Manufacturcib of Builders' Supplies and Dealers in Coal and Wood 3. Wood Sheds, Ridddl St. 2. LuMTiER Vard, Peel St. The James, Si ewart Manufacturing Co., Limited Campbell Bros. Dry Goods ■ ■ i ' ;.''■■ ill'' 9i \' ' ^- < o < ■r. o O » u m'3 jA'i. IIamii.ion, Haniware W. A. Kakn, Druggist ^ '^ Tif iii 1 g^-jllglQg fi % ASH, TRADERS \ ^j-v^S| ''^-^ ,, ,^ ■J E. J . Coles, The Kmpire Store W. S. Hurst & Co., Boots and .Shoes I I o o u o ■J I. Geary, Men's Furnishings R. II. Walton, Opera House Drug Store John D. McKenzie, Groceries and Liquors rnH "WKKK w t m ■i < ^H^^^Fh LJI'I ^ ;^ Hh P§j ■WH H WSTB ^KJl' rfTstv**-*- I p^ UU ,i^_ll,_.,'. O — DJD "I a; o W. 11. Jenkins, llarnes^ Dealer Miss A. Gooheve, Oxford Bookstore James T. Bain, Undertaking and P'urniture J. J. Lanican, Dry Goods Merchant iMi'KRiAL Bank of Canada Incorporated 1875 Capital, $2,500,000. Reserve, $1,800,000 H. S. HowLANn, Prcs. P. R. Wilkik. Cashier. T llli m Hill l!t